Question

question 16 (1 point) phosphorus is an element that is required for organisms to produce a proteins b fat c dna and rna d oxygen

Explanation:

Phosphorus is a key component of the phosphate - backbone in DNA and RNA molecules. Proteins are mainly composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. Fats are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Oxygen is an element itself and not produced from phosphorus in organisms in the context of this question.

Answer:

C. DNA and RNA